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About the Swim Clinic Discover your true swimming potential at our exclusive swim clinic led by renowned coaches George Kennedy and Dan Dakus. These technique-focused clinics emphasize mastering key skills to level up your child’s abilities....

Florida Blue CEO To Retire From Fast-Growing Health Insurer
Patrick Geraghty, president and chief executive officer of GuideWell Inc. and Florida Blue, will ... More retired at the end of 2025. He is pictured here during the Forbes Healthcare Summit in New York, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Photographer:...

Attorney General Phil Weiser urges generic drug consumers to check eligibility for compensation for inflated medicine prices
Attorney General Phil Weiser is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Colorado joins 50 states and territories in seeking court approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug...

Officers ambushed at Texas ICE facility
Tensions over the federal government’s immigration agenda erupted into violence 25 miles from downtown Fort Worth. A group of 10 to 12 people ambushed corrections and police officers July 4 outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado,...
Prince Andrew accuser says she's in Perth hospital after crash
Virginia Giuffre, a prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser who alleged Prince Andrew abused her, said in an Instagram post she got into a car accident with a school bus and was now in a Perth hospital. In the post, Giuffre shared a photo of herself...

CDC Issues Health Alert on Ongoing Risk of Dengue Virus Infections
On March 18, CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) update regarding the ongoing risk of dengue virus (DENV) infections in the U.S. and globally. Dengue activity remains high in many regions, particularly in the Americas, with significant...

Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre says she’s in hospital after car crash with a school bus
CNN — Virginia Giuffre, a prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser who alleged Prince Andrew abused her, said in an Instagram post she got into a car accident with a school bus and was now in hospital. In the post, Giuffre shared a photo of herself lying...

Charlotte Amalie Peterson
Charlotte Amalie Peterson, 50, of Damariscotta and Round Pond, passed away on the evening of Oct. 18, 2024. Born at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on July 25, 1974, and raised in Lancaster, Ohio, she was the daughter of Randall...

School bus driver details WA crash which Prince Andrew and Jeffery Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre claims landed her in hospital
A school bus driver involved in a mysterious crash that Virginia Giuffre claimed caused her recent hospitalisation has opened up about his version of events. Giuffre — an alleged victim of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and who also filed a sexual...

Nelly Korda reveals her struggle to enjoy a favorite drink amid diet change: "So heartbreaking"
Nelly Korda shared her favorite drink to enjoy amid her diet change. She is playing at the Ford Championship this week and finished with the opening round on Thursday. Following the round, she joined a press conference at the Whirlwind Golf Club...

Family of Prince Andrew’s accuser Virginia Giuffre issue fresh health update after car crash
Virginia Giuffre's family has issued a statement saying she remains in "serious condition" following a collision between a school bus and her car in rural Western Australia on March 24. The statement contrasts with police reports describing the...

Guest Oped: EPA is Cleaning Up Trenton’s Historic Potteries Site
By Michael Martucci, Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Region 2 If you grew up in Trenton, you may remember the tall brick smokestacks and kilns that dotted the skyline. The East Trenton and Top Road neighborhoods were...

Match Day is culmination of years of hard work: Louisiana medical students take the next step
Medical students selected their top residency programs, and residency programs selected their students. On March 21, also known as Match Day, 35,984 medical students all around the country found out what medical residency program they were paired...

Apple expands hearing health features to Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Saudi Arabia
The AirPods Pro 2 can be used as hearing aids - Image Credit: Apple While US users have been able to use AirPods Pro 2 hearing health features for six months now, four more countries can finally check them out starting Tuesday. In September 2024,...

Jeffrey Epstein timeline: Florida case led to15 more years of sex abuse
The Jeffrey Epstein saga began — and could have ended — in Palm Beach County in 2006. The Palm Beach Post sued in 2019 to find out why it didn't. Now, secret documents detailing what happened 17 years ago when Epstein was indicted on only a single...
USVISF Women’s Premier League Builds Momentum Ahead of Second Weekend
After an exciting start, the USVISF Women’s Premier League continues to grow, welcoming new teams, new energy, and a clear vision for the future of women’s soccer in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A high-energy opening weekend left fans and players...

GOP's new landmark bill forces states to pay for costly food stamp errors
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, reacts to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' criticism of the 'big, beautiful bill' and the secretary of agriculture's remarks on migrant farm workers possibly facing deportation. Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill...

Rum tax supporting USVI, Puerto Rico bonds raised
USVI Gov Albert Bryan, Jr, left, and Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, right, meeting to discuss permanent raise of rum cover over rate supporting USVI bonds and Puerto Rico contingent vehicle instruments. The U.S. government permanently increased the rum...

'Vitamin T' is latest vacation trend for travelers seeking 'longer, healthier lives'
Giselle and Stephen Jiroch of California have been traveling full-time for the last four years. The couple said these U.S. destinations are must-see spots. A new report from Kayak.com is revealing the predicted travel trends that could dominate...

Davidson Hospitality to operate two resorts in US Virgin Islands
Davidson Hospitality Group has been named the operator of two interconnected resorts in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, marking an expansion of its Caribbean presence. The two properties are The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and...